Monday, April 21, 2014

4 Awesome DIY Makeover Tips to Make You Look Young and Chic

Have you been feeling like your look could use a quick
pick-me-up before summer? Dry skin and less than radiant winter complexion got
you down?With continued use of
these all-natural home beautifying methods, you’re sure to look and feel
younger and more polished just in time for our favorite Shuswap season.

1.Avocado Hair Mask- Avocados are full of proteins
and vitamins, including A,D,E and B6 as well as magnesium, folic acid, amino
acids, copper and iron- all of which can help with hair growth and nourishment.
Avocado and olive oil are a dream team for a half hour hair mask that will
leave your strands shiny and growth prone. Follow this simple routine once per
week for best results:

·Mix one tablespoon olive oil and half a mashed
avocado.

·Spread mix on tresses from roots to ends (if you
have greasy hair, don’t cover roots)

·Once the mixture is spread evenly over hair,
cover with shower cap or plastic cling wrap, and blow dry for 10 minutes

·Rinse, shampoo and condition hair

2.All Natural Teeth Whitening- Nothing brightens a
face like well kempt pearly whites. To whiten your smile for a youthful and
polished appearance, follow this easy and inexpensive toothpaste recipe:

·Repeat twice per day for at least two weeks to
see a noticeably whiter smile

3.Lemon Juice Facial- The acid in lemons
exfoliates dead skin- making it look brighter, as well as lightens age spots and freckles. For a
miniscule fraction of the cost of a spa treatment (typically $100 and up), you
can perform a nightly facial peel in the comfort of your own home for pennies.
The treatment will cause a slight tingling/ burning sensation, if you
experience great discomfort, rinse face with water and discontinue use.

4.Coconut Oil Hand and Body Scrub- The benefits of
coconut oil on skin are numerous; sun protection, bacteria and fungus fighting,
acts as antioxidant and minimizes the appearance of wrinkles to name a few.
That is why this DIY body scrub is so awesome. Use it daily on face, hands and
body for exfoliating and moisturizing bliss:

·Heat 1 cup coconut oil in a stovetop pot until
it becomes liquid

·Add half cup of quick oats to pot

·Add a quarter cup olive oil

·Add a quarter cup of coffee grounds to pot (add
more for more exfoliation)

·Add a dash of vanilla for aroma

Stir ingredients together and
pour into storage container. Stir mixture occasionally until it begins to
harden. Store at room temperature or above (the shower is a great place to store
and use this delicious scrub)